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Japanese-made pottery
The title is Karatsu Yakishimebori Beerjoki (唐津焼締彫ビヤジョッキ).
This is a mug created by Mizokami Yoshihiro.
Firing in the climbing kiln. He made the shape by throwing on the potter's wheel.
It is yakishime firing unglazed wares at high temperature.
He used the clay picked in the area of Karatsu that contained much iron.
It may be delicious by smaller bubbles when pouring beer.
Height : 9.6 cm
Diameter : 9.2 cm
He has learned some basics of pottery in Kyoto. With a belief in handmade, he's using locally sourced stones and clay for making special glaze.